Early Childhood Programs
Holly Area Schools Early Childhood Department believes that individual children develop best in a nurturing classroom through active learning experiences. Our teaching teams work to build confidence in all children in order to establish a solid foundation at their own developmental level. We foster supportive relationships with families and community partners to enrich the child’s emotional and social development.
Which Program is Right for My Child?
Birth to 3 Years - Early On® Oakland
Early On® Oakland/Holly is a service for families of children birth to 3 years, who have health conditions, disabilities, or a developmental delay.
For more information about Early On® Oakland, please contact Early On® Oakland at 248-209-2084.
3 Years to 5 Years - Early Childhood Special Education Services
These services are free for those who have met eligibility requirements. The services are designed to provide support in the least restrictive environment.
Early Childhood Special Education services are currently provided at all elementary buildings. These services are taught by highly qualified Holly Area Schools teachers.
For more information, contact our Special Services Office at 248.328.3170.
3 Years to 4 Years - Holly Learning Ladder Preschool
This is a tuition based program with no eligibility requirements. The program is designed to provide preschool and preschool daycare for 3 year old to 4 year old children.
Holly Learning Ladder Preschool is offered at each of the elementary buildings. Staff for this program have earned their child development associate degree.
For more information, contact our Learning Ladder office at 248.328.3021.
3 Years or 4 Years (before September 1st) - Head Start
This is a free program with income eligibility requirements. The program is designed to provide free preschool for those who qualify based on income.
Head Start is currently offered at Holly Elementary and Rose Pioneer Elementary. Teachers for this program hold a bachelors degree with a child development associate.
For more information, contact our Learning Ladder office at 248.328.3021.
4 Years (before September 1st) - Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)
This is a free program with income eligibility requirements. The program is designed to provide free preschool for those who qualify based on income.
GSRP is currently located at all four elementary buildings in the district and is taught by teachers who hold a bachelors in early childhood development or a valid teacher certificate with an early childhood endorsement.
For more information, contact our Learning Ladder office at 248.328.3021.
For questions related to the Great Start Readiness Program, Head Start, and the Tuition Preschool please contact:
Amber Carmichael
For questions related to Special Education programs, please contact: